Mechanical Engineering Technician

Piaggio Fast Forward•Boston, MA

About The Position

Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. (PFF) was founded in 2015 by the Piaggio Group (the Italian manufacturer that created the iconic Vespa scooter). We are on a mission to build technology products that move the way that people move. To bring products to market today, PFF is solving the problem of robotic interaction with people in dynamically changing environments. We’re innovators, neighbors, and creators with a passion for local living and pushing the limits on urban transportation. We support a sustainable mobility ecology with healthy lifestyles and social connectivity available to all, regardless of age or abilities. Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of the machine and assembly shop, ensuring it is well-maintained, organized, and stocked. You will work collaboratively with the Mechanical team for the in house prototyping of parts, create fixtures for the Design team, and support the Manufacturing team with part reworks or assembly fixtures. On a daily basis you will primarily be interacting with the Mechanical engineering team, therefore strong communication skills and ability to communicate technical part machining information are necessary. This is an hourly position for an individual contributor role reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or technical certificate in engineering technology, or a related field is preferred
Machine shop skills : experience including but not limited to mills, lathes, laser cutter, drill press, bandsaw, dremel, jigsaw, sawsall
2 - 5 years hands on experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment preferred
Strong work ethic and a go-getter attitude; able to work independently
Eagerness and willingness to learn new skills and new tools
Ability to interpret 2D engineering drawings to ensure part compliance
CAD experience is a plus
Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds as well as stand for long periods of time
Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio or examples of projects completed

Nice To Haves

CAD experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Daily work on the mill, lathe, metal saw, and precision measuring
Mill work for aluminum hog out parts or unique prototype to match drawing spec provided from engineering
Lathe work for precision steel drive shafts for prototyping purposes
Create basic carpentry structures for pseudo rooms / wall fixtures for robot behavioral studies based on sketches
Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition; General shop upkeep
Ownership of the machine shop space
Manage inventory of tools, hardware, shop supplies, etc.
Utilize purchase request system to keep MDF stocked, coordinate basic hardware orders for shop nuts & bolts bins, order parts for machine repairs
Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment to ensure in good working order
Safety training for using equipment (mill, lathe, bandsaw); assist in general safety knowledge outside of machine guards and for eye wash stations and fire extinguishers locations
Assembly and disassembly of complex mechanical mechanisms, including test fixtures
Other responsibilities as needed